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Written by Anessa V. Cohen
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Thursday, 30 June 2011 10:34 |
 No matter how many homes you walk into, each one has a color scheme which portrays the homeowner’s personality as reflected by the designs and colors being showcased from room to room.
I read an article written by a color expert at the Paint Quality Institute in Philadelphia, and although I have always realized that color reflects the mood of a room, I was struck by how she presented this and decided to share it with you.
Paint can powerfully alter the mood of a room. “In fact, paint color is so powerful that it can influence not just our state of mind but even our physiology,†says Debbie Zimmer, color expert at the Paint Quality Institute.
Purple. Zimmer suggests that people reserve this color for their daughter’s room. “Odds are she’ll love it, and you can take comfort in purple’s proven ability to stimulate brain activity,†she says.
Blue. Blue has been shown to slow pulse rate and lower body temperature, making it great for bedrooms. “The ancient Egyptians, Native Americans, and many other peoples used color to heal.â€
Green. Popular and versatile, green has a soothing effect. It also represents renewal, youth, and vigor. “Because it is calming, green paint is a good color choice for the bedroom,†Zimmer says.
Yellow. Great interior color! It imparts happiness and optimism. Studies have shown that the brain actually releases more serotonin when the eye takes in yellow, creating positive psychological vibes.
Orange. More attention-getting than yellow, orange has an energy and warmth. Muddy shades are useful in many rooms, but vivid tones may appear raw and flamboyant.
Red. It bespeaks energy and excitement, actually making the heart beat faster. Because red is associated with desire and passion, it’s a perfect color for dining rooms and master bedrooms, says Zimmer.
What about non-colors?
Black is a great accent color indoors or out, imparting elegance, formality, and sophistication. But don’t get carried away; too much black can be depressing.
White conveys peace, simplicity, and spaciousness. It can provide a crisp finish to almost any paint job by adding sharp contrast to the wall color. It can also give the illusion that the space is bigger than its physical dimensions.
Amazing to think that color can represent so many moods and feelings without ever uttering a word!
Anessa Cohen lives in Cedarhurst and is a licensed real-estate broker and a licensed N.Y.S. mortgage broker with over 20 years of experience, offering full-service residential and commercial real-estate services (Anessa V Cohen Realty) and mortgaging services (First Meridian Mortgage) in the Five Towns and throughout the tri-state area. She can be reached at 516-569-5007 or via her website, www.AVCrealty.com. Readers are encouraged to send questions or comments to anessa.cohen@AVCrealty.com.
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